Help deciding.
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CLK320 2002
Help deciding.
I am getting ready to lower myride. i have a couple of options, the h&r cup kit or the koni shocks with h&r springs or the eibach springs. im looking for a nice clean drop, and am still looking for that smooth ride. i think that the h&r cup kit is too big of a drop but im not sure. so if you guys have could help me out it would be great 
Ps. ive got a 02 clk320, bought 19x8.5 and 19x9.5 adr m-classics havent put em on yet though.
Ps. ive got a 02 clk320, bought 19x8.5 and 19x9.5 adr m-classics havent put em on yet though.
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2000 CLK 430
I dont have the setup myself but i have seen the koni/H&R setup and I like...
I guess it all comes down to the thickness of the pads you use that will help determine the total drop that will happen.
I guess it all comes down to the thickness of the pads you use that will help determine the total drop that will happen.
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I have the HR Cup Kit, very aggressive look and drive. You will feel the road. But the cornering and handling is very good. I have 18' on my car with low profile tires, so each bump is felt. With 19' you will definately have a rough ride.
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im really leaning towards the koni shocks and the H&R springs. the cup kits is too big of a drop. but am intrested in looking into the bilsten shocks if anybody has experience or info on them.
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I have th H&R springs and Konis adjustable shocks, very nice set up and no problems what so ever and I have 19" wheels and I dont feel a thing.
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The ride on 19's is smooth as long as your on a smooth surface... here in NYC. There is no such road hence there is no such thing as a smooth ride...
19's handle small bumps in the road adequately but it gets rough with a choppier road.
19's handle small bumps in the road adequately but it gets rough with a choppier road.
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Originally Posted by s.f.clk02
I am getting ready to lower myride. i have a couple of options, the h&r cup kit or the koni shocks with h&r springs or the eibach springs. im looking for a nice clean drop, and am still looking for that smooth ride. i think that the h&r cup kit is too big of a drop but im not sure. so if you guys have could help me out it would be great
Ps. ive got a 02 clk320, bought 19x8.5 and 19x9.5 adr m-classics havent put em on yet though.
Ps. ive got a 02 clk320, bought 19x8.5 and 19x9.5 adr m-classics havent put em on yet though.
Ive have the hr springs and bilstein sport shocks with 20x8.5 up front and 20x9.5 in the back and still have a pretty good ride i recommend this application also keep in mind you can adjust your ride height by using shims from the dealership for your springs.
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Originally Posted by s.f.clk02
where can i purchase the bilsten shocks from?
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I went with BRABUS and Blisteins, and have no complaints, the car feels great.
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I am looking at lowering my CLK430 as well.
Do you really need to change the struts as well or can I just get the H&R springs and put them on the stock struts?
Between new wheels, tires and suspension... this is going to add up and I would like to ease into it a little bit.
Do you really need to change the struts as well or can I just get the H&R springs and put them on the stock struts?
Between new wheels, tires and suspension... this is going to add up and I would like to ease into it a little bit.
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Originally Posted by F15DOC
I am looking at lowering my CLK430 as well.
Do you really need to change the struts as well or can I just get the H&R springs and put them on the stock struts?
Between new wheels, tires and suspension... this is going to add up and I would like to ease into it a little bit.
Do you really need to change the struts as well or can I just get the H&R springs and put them on the stock struts?
Between new wheels, tires and suspension... this is going to add up and I would like to ease into it a little bit.
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From: Somewhere in Maryland
2000 CLK 430 Cabriolet
Originally Posted by mmgrad
my suspension feels good, lowered 1.5 and up to 2" using the same suspension and the ride still feels great...
